65 - All That You Are is Not, All That You Was Forgot

About half a decade ago there was this great show.  It was the story of four young Irish brothers in New York City.  They all had their different roles and personalities.  But they were Irish, in an Italian controlled corner of the city.  They, and the show were..The Black Donnellys.

This show was fantastic.  It was gripping and funny. Full of drama and suspense.  Not to mention it was a show about four Irish brothers.  Reminded me of my family.  Except for the living in NYC and getting involved in turf wars with Italians.  But the brotherhood is what kept be interested.  To see how they interacted, grew, changed, and loved each other.

Cause no matter what, at the end of the day they were still family.

They featured a band in a promo spot that really caught my attention, and I think they used a few songs in the show.  The one that leaps at me the most is

Song 65
        "Lost" from Canadian Celtic rock band, Mudmen, and their self-titled debut.

This song totally makes me think of Autumn.  It just has this mournful wail to it that takes me into the cold barren woods.  Or, cold barren streets of NYC.  Lyrics speak to change.  That the new things don't bring answers, and the new is lost.

When you slip into knowing that nothing is going to kill you faster than life
In the end you're just moments away
From the chances you thought you might take

The music on this song just carries a mournful hue of loss and fading memory.  Like life is slipping away.  Or at least the life the person thought they had.  That might sound kinda depressing, and well...it is, but you can spin that around.

Don't just mourn for what is past.  Take joy and hope in knowing that there is room for new.  It might take a while, but you'll realize that the stuff you miss, was once new...before it became familiar and comfortable.

Alright, I'm getting a bit to distracted here.  Enjoy the song, and enjoy your day!

grace, peace + hope-Jesse